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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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