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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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