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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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