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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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