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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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