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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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