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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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