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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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