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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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