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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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