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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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