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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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