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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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