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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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