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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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