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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently 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 having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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