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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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