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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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