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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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