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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores 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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