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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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