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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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