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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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