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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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