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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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