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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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