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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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