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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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