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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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