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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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