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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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