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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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