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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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