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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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