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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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