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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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