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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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