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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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