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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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