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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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