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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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