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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses 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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