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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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