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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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