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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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