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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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