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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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