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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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