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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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