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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines 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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