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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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