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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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