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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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