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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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