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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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