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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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