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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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