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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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