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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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