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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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