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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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