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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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