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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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