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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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