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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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