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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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