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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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