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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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