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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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