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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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