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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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