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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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