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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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