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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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