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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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