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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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