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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major 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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