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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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