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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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