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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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