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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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