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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 (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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