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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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