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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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