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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the 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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