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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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