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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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