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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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