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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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