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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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