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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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