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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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