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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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