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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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