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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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