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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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