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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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