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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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