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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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