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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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