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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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