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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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