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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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