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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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