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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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