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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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