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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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