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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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