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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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