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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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