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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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