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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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