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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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