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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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