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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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