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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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