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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes 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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