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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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