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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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