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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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