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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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