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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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