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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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