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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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