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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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