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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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