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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting 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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