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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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