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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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