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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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