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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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