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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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