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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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