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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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