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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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