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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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