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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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