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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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