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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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