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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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