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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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