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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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