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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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