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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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