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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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