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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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