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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always 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 elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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