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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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