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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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