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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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