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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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