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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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