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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 (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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