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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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