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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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