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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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