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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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