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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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