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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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