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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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