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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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