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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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