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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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