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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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