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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education