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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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