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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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