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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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