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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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