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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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