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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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