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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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