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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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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