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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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