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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major 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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