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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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