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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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