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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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