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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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