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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores 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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