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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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