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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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