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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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