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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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