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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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