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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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