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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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