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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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