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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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