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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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