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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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