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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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