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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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