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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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