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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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