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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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