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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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