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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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