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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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