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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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