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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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