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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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