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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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