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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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