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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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