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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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