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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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