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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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