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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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