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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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