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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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