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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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