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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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