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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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