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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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