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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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