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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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