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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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