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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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