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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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