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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively 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 online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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