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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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