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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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