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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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