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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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