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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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