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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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