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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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