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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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