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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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