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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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