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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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