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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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