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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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