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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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