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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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