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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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