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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major 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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