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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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