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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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