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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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