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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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