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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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