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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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