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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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