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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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