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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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