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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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