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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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