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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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