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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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