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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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