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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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