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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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