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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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