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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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