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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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