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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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