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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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