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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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