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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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