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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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