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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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