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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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