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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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