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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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