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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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