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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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