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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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