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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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