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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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