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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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