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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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