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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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