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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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