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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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