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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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