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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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