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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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