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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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