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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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