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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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