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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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