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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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