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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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