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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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