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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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