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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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