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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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