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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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