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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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