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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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