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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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