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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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