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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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