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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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