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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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