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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 massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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