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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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