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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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