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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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