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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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