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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details 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 exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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