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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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