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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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