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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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