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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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