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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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