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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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