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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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