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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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