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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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