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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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