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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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