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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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