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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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