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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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