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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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