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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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