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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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