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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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