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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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