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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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