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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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