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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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