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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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