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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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