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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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