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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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