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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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