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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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