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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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