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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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