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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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