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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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