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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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