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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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