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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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