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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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