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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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