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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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