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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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