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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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