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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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