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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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