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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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