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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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