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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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