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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 (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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