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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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