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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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