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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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