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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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