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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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