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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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