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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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