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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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