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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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