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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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