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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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