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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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