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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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