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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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