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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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