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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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