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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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