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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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