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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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