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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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