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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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