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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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