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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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