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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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