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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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