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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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