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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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