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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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