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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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