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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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