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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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