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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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