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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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