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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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