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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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