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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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