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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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