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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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