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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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