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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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