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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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