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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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