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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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