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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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