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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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