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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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