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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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