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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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