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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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