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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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