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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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