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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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