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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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