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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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