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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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