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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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