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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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