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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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