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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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