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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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