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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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