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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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