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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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