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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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