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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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