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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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