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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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