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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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