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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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