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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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