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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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