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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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