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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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