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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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