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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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