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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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