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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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