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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses 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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