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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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