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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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