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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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