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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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