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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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