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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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