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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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