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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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