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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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