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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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