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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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