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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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