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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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