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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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