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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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