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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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