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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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