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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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