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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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