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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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