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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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