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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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