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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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