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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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