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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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