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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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