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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not 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 distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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