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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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