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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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