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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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