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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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