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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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