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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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