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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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