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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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