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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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