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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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