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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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