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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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