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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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