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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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