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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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