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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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