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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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