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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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