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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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