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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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