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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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