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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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