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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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