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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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