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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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