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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners 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 many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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