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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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