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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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