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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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