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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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