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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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