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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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