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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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