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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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