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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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