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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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