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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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