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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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