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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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