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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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