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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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