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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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