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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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