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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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