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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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