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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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