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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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