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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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