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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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