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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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