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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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