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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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