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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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