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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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