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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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