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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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