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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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