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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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